Making Tracks by Mrs. Moon This super squishy cowl looks tricky, but just simple slip stitch technique! Pick two of your favorite colors of Mrs. Moon Super Chunky, and you’ll be done quickly. This luscious blend of merino and alpaca is super soft, so perfect for a warm knit that can be worn next […]
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2020: A Gift Odyssey – Mohair Headband in Loopy Mango Mohair So Soft
Mohair Headband by Loopy Mango With the holidays fast approaching, we can all use a gift idea that works up FAST! This tie-on headband by Loopy Mango uses their scrumptiously soft Mohair So Soft yarn and big needles, so you’ll be finished in a few hours. This soft and fluffy headband is perfect for those […]
2020: A Gift Odyssey – Olde City Cowl by Kelbourne Woolens
Olde City by Kelbourne Woolens Olde City cowl is worked in the round on circular needles with the yarn held double throughout. Fisherman’s Ribbing is the simpler cousin to brioche, and will create a wonderful squishy fabric. The project takes 3 skeins of Lucky Tweed. To hold the yarn doubled, wind center pull balls and […]
2020: A Gift Odyssey – Happy Cowl and Hat in Loopy Mango Dream
Happy Hat and Cowl by Loopy Mango The name says it all – this sweet hat and cowl set is sure to please your recipient this holiday season! Featuring simple stranded colorwork, a uniquely plush texture, and colors for everybody, the Happy Hat & Cowl might just be your new gifting go-tos! Make either the […]
2020: A Gift Odyssey – #9 Cowl in Noro Ito
#9 Cowl by Rosemary Drysdale The slow color changes of Noro Ito are showcased beautifully in this simple, one-skein cowl project. Bonus? Non-knitters will never know that the yarn did all of the work! The #9 Cowl is a great beginner project – it is knit flat using knits and purls. The two edges are […]
2020: A Gift Odyssey – Knockout Round Shawl in Freia and De Rerum Natura
Knockout Round Shawl by Ann Weaver We’ve reworked an incredibly popular free fibre space pattern in two yarns now available in our shop. When I saw the Merino Silk Fingering from Freia Yarns next to Albertine by De Rerum Natura, I knew that the two were meant to be together. With similar fibre contents (Merino […]
2020: A Gift Odyssey – Sidewinder Hat in Freia Plush Super Bulky
Sidewinder Beanie by Aspen Leaf Knits Instant gratification knits = instant gifts you can whip up in an evening! We’re so excited to welcome an new refined base from Freia Yarns. Her new Plush Super Bulky base features the same stunning hand-dyed ombre gradients, on a super soft and squishy Merino/Silk blend that is made […]
2020: A Gift Odyssey – Getting Warmer Cowl in Woolfolk Luft
Getting Warmer Cowl by Espace Tricot This light and cozy cowl is perfect for gifting – the combination of a luxury, bulky yarn and simple stitches make for a quick project. This large cowl looks equally good draped over the shoulders, or worn loosely at the neck. It’s a free pattern on Ravelry, and only […]
2020: A Gift Odyssey – Blue Wave Mitts in NFC Studio Organic Worsted
Blue Wave Mitts by Thea Colman I love a good one skein project that lets me use a truly special skein of yarn to make a gift that shines. When we received the new Studio Organic Worsted base from Neighborhood Fiber Company, I knew it would be one of my go-to gifting yarns this year. […]
2020: A Gift Odyssey – Banff Hat in Dream State and Gilliatt
Banff Hat by Tin Can Knits Each year, I like to choose a versatile pattern and make it again and again for holiday gifts. This year, I chose the Banff Hat by Tin Can Knits. Like all of their patterns, it is sized from Baby to Adult Large, so I can make it for family […]
2020: A Gift Odyssey – Stitch Your Gifts with Us!
Throughout history, stitchers have used their talents to wrap their loved ones in gifts made with love (and a lot of hard work.) As the seasons change, and the onset of cold weather looms, we get a lot of requests for gift ideas. This year, embark with us on a Gift Odyssey! Each week, we […]